In the Kremlin From gray to black July 23, 2012 Julia Latynina Russian society has changed a lot. For example, in 2002 in the south of Russia there were the same and even stronger floods. The damage was calculated by billions. There was even no question of volunteers. In 2002, there was a clear feeling that the state, with its Ministry of Emergencies, the army, the budget, etc., is simply able to make for the injured areas ten times more than a volunteer.